It`s especially important to remember the unity of the peoples of great Russia this year – above all, kindness and mutual respect are the features that help us to cope with any adversity. The feeling of belonging to something big and human gives strength and shines a clear light in one`s heart. It reminds you and helps to understand that you are not alone in this great cycle of life.
2026 is declared the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. The Department of Foreign Languages could not stay away — and now we see the wonderful posters of the participants of the contest “Peoples of the world in the Urals/in Russia”! The students put motivation and creativity in them, so now we can enjoy looking at these works.
Who knew the world was so small?
Read the posters and vote by clicking on the link at the end of the article! Your opinion matters to us.
1. The poster feels like an invitation to travel across time and space — from the mysterious Andes to the majestic Volga. Your eye catches the rugged mountain peaks, where a figure with an ice axe stands for strength and the drive to discover, then drifts toward a calm river with a steamship that carries the spirit of trade and travel. The old town’s architecture adds a sense of history and culture, while red graphic accents bring tension and dynamism. It’s more than a route — it’s a story of people, work, and the unity of different worlds.
2. The poster “Peoples of the World in the Urals” is not just a poster— it’s a window into other lives. Two characters, Fidel Depaz and Víctor Hugo Pardo Ávila, answer questions and share their most personal stories. The main discovery? People from different countries find it surprisingly easy to understand each other. Look closely at their faces and quotes — and you’ll see how everyday stories make the Urals truly multinational.
3. The Mansi: a language that reaches toward the sky and ancient ancestors. The Mansi are a small Finno‑Ugric people in Russia, indigenous to Yugra. Did you know that this northern nation is related to Hungarians? Discover the sacred bear, the mythological ancestor, and why preserving the Mansi language today means saving an entire worldview. A poster that reveals nations from unexpected angles.
4. Chinese New Year, jiaozi dumplings, a tea ceremony — and Yekaterinburg? Yes! A new poster by UrFU students shows how the Chinese diaspora has become part of our city. You’ll see old 19th‑century photos, posters from Chinese Culture Days, and surprising linguistic borrowings (for example, the Chinese “hánbǎo” — which is our “bread”!). The project proves that Russia’s strength lies in the unity of different peoples. Take a look — you won’t be disappointed.
5. We’re used to thinking of our city as sitting on the border between Europe and Asia, but this wall newspaper is about a different bridge: how French engineers, artists, and architects have woven their thread into the history of Yekaterinburg. From Empire‑style mansions to modern graffiti, the “French touch” is everywhere here. It’s a story of how a distant country became native to the capital of the Urals.
6. The poster “Fairy Tales. Faces. Unity” is dedicated to the fairy‑tale heritage of Russia’s peoples. It reminds us that beneath different languages and costumes lie shared archetypes. The peacemaker hero, sacred nature, the triumph of spirit over calculation — these themes run through Russian byliny, Bashkir epos, Mansi myths, and Kazakh tales. This poster is an invitation to talk about what makes us one people. And the Urals, as a crossroads of cultures, is the perfect place for that conversation.
7. This is not just a poster — it’s a cipher to the secrets of the Urals, where the fates of nations are woven into a complex pattern. Here, ordinary dumplings turn out to be a sacred ritual of the Komi‑Permyaks; Bashkirs still harvest wild bees’ honey in the forests; and the heavy coins worn by Tatar women once served as silver armour against the evil eye. In the North, a person’s status is still measured in reindeer, not money, and the region’s main river used to be called Yaik. Every image on the poster is not just a photograph — it’s a living legend, frozen in the faces and traditions of a great land.
8. More than a poster — a living map of the cultural bridge between the Urals and Europe. Here, Spain, Latin America, and Britain stop being distant countries: flamenco, salsa, British debates, and festivals have long become part of our daily lives. This project shows how dances, languages, and restaurants bring peoples together — proving that cultural diversity doesn’t divide, but strengthens unity.
Our favorite poster –
And yours? We are sure that some poster (or maybe not one) definitely resonated with your soul or brought a smile. Share in the survey or the comments – which one?)
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